Chicago's trauma centers, including University of Chicago location (map)

The University of Chicago Medicine University plans to announce it would like to increase the size of its 617-bed hospital by 188 beds, a 30 percent increase as part of its commitment to bring a Level 1 adult trauma center on its Hyde Park campus (Check here for developments). A South Side facility will greatly expand access to acute care for many violence-plagued neighborhoods. Studies have shown that getting injured more than 5 miles from a trauma center reduces a gunshot victim's chance of survival.